Middle East
Battle continues over Beirut port explosion probe
January 26, 2023
Battle continues over Beirut port explosion probe
Lebanese judiciary officials clashed on Tuesday over the reopening of an investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion. The inquiry…
Israeli forces kill nine in Jenin clash with Palestinian gunmen, marking West Bank’s deadliest day in over a year
January 26, 2023
Israeli forces kill nine in Jenin clash with Palestinian gunmen, marking West Bank’s deadliest day in over a year
Israeli security forces said they were operating in Jenin Thursday to apprehend a “terror squad belonging to the Islamic Jihad…
NATO negotiations between Sweden, Finland and Turkey delayed – Finnish FM
January 26, 2023
NATO negotiations between Sweden, Finland and Turkey delayed – Finnish FM
Finland’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto told CNN on Tuesday the country’s joint NATO membership bid with Sweden is delayed amid…
As Israel bans Palestinian flags, one artist protests with his brush
January 26, 2023
As Israel bans Palestinian flags, one artist protests with his brush
JerusalemCNN — Just over a decade ago, the Palestinian flag hung alongside Israeli and American flags at the Israeli prime minister’s…
US and Israel launch largest military exercise ever despite concerns over Netanyahu’s government
January 25, 2023
US and Israel launch largest military exercise ever despite concerns over Netanyahu’s government
The US and Israel launched their largest joint military exercise ever on Monday, sending a clear signal to Iran and…
US intercepts Iranian shipment of 2,000 assault rifles destined for Yemen
January 25, 2023
US intercepts Iranian shipment of 2,000 assault rifles destined for Yemen
CNN — The US intercepted a shipment of more than 2,000 Iranian assault rifles destined for Yemen, according to a…
Extreme cold kills more than 150 people in Afghanistan, Taliban says
January 25, 2023
Extreme cold kills more than 150 people in Afghanistan, Taliban says
CNN – At least 157 people have died in Afghanistan’s harsh winter, a Taliban official said Tuesday, with the death…
Iran’s regime is trying to execute its way out of trouble
January 24, 2023
Iran’s regime is trying to execute its way out of trouble
Istanbul, London and New York CNN — The cries of the women outside a Tehran courthouse swell to a collective…
AlUla listed among best tourist destinations for 2023
January 23, 2023
AlUla listed among best tourist destinations for 2023
A recent report published by Time Out revealed the best tourist destinations and resorts to visit during 2023, which included…
Protests in Stockholm, including Koran-burning, draw strong condemnation from Turkey
January 22, 2023
Protests in Stockholm, including Koran-burning, draw strong condemnation from Turkey
Reuters — Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday that a planned visit by his Swedish counterpart to Ankara…